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  • Athelstaneford – a dovecot, an elusive battle, and the legend of Scotland’s flag

    August 14, 2014 /

    What is an English-sounding name like Athelstaneford doing in eastern Scotland? And what does it have to do with our national flag?

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    Ardchattan Priory: a place of serenity on Loch Etive

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    Scotland’s haunted castles: would you be spooked?

    October 10, 2013

    Dunnottar: the last bastion

    October 1, 2012
  • Looking at brochs

    July 18, 2014 /

    These impressive buildings were designed to last - but what were they used for?

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    The mystery of the Kilchoan Cross

    February 27, 2013

    Carnassarie Castle in Kilmartin Glen

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    Castle Coeffin: guarding a broken heart

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  • The Battle of Dunnichen

    May 20, 2013 /

    Dunnichen, Dun Nechtain, Nechtansmere - take your pick (or should that be Pict?) We don't know where this battle took place, but we know one thing: the Picts were delighted with the outcome!

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    The secrets of St Cormac

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    The Dupplin Cross

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    Keills Chapel: shadows of time

    April 5, 2015
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